Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Weapon Systems Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years in weapons systems testing and analysis.
  • Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional technical teams in defense or systems engineering environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with military, government, and industry stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20-30 days per year for field tests and meetings, plus monthly trips to Washington, DC.
  • Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership as System Test and Evaluation (T&E) Leader for strategic systems evaluations and performance reporting.
  • Serve as System Leader for critical test campaigns and integration activities.
  • Lead technical studies to refine weapon system performance requirements.
  • Identify and propose data collection needs for system integration and operational performance analysis.
  • Provide technical analysis to address inquiries on system testing and performance challenges.

Benefits

  • Work in a high-stakes defense environment with significant impact on national security.
  • Opportunity to lead critical test campaigns and manage strategic operations.
  • Engagement with diverse teams, including military and government stakeholders.
  • Possibility for career advancement within an innovative organization.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in weapons systems and strategic operations.
Full Job Description
Description

As a Weapons Systems Analyst for KBS you will...
  • Provide leadership and subject matter expertise as System Test and Evaluation (T&E) Leader for strategic systems evaluations and performance reporting.
  • Serve as System Leader for critical test campaigns, demonstration, and integration activities.
  • Lead technical studies to refine weapon system performance requirements at the all segment levels.
  • Identify and propose data collection needs for system integration, verification, validation, and sustainment, including operational performance and surveillance analysis.
  • Provide technical analysis and insight to address sponsor and operator inquiries on system testing, data interpretation, and performance challenges.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) and 4+ years of hands-on experience in weapons systems testing and analysis, with a focus on strategic systems.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership experience, including managing cross-functional technical teams to solve complex problems in high-stakes defense or systems engineering environments.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across varying teams (military, government, and industry stakeholders).
  • Are available to travel for extended field tests and meetings (approx. 20-30 days per year) and routine monthly trips to Washington, DC for stakeholder engagement and program coordination.
  • Have an active Secret Clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • 10+ years in Air Force/Navy Strategic operations or T&E.
  • Master's in STEM or related field.
  • Active Top Secret clearance.
  • Familiarity with Trident II/Sentinel programs.
  • Experience with Model-Based/Digital Engineering

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Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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